Bursaries and fees assistance

Claremont is committed to providing opportunities for children who meet our entry criteria and who would benefit from our academic, pastoral and co-curricular provision, regardless of their background and financial means.

Means-tested bursary support is available to support children who might otherwise be unable to access an education here by assistance with between 10%-100% of tuition fee.

The majority of bursaries are awarded to pupils entering Year 7 and above and are offered only to families who are permanently resident in the UK. The number of bursaries awarded each year varies according to both the level of funding available and applications received. All applications are means-tested and careful consideration is also given to individual family circumstances.

Existing parents experiencing a significant change in financial circumstances that affects their ability to meet school fees may apply for hardship funding.

Please note that all bursary awards are subject to annual review to reflect any significant changes in family income and circumstances. A bursary award may increase or decrease accordingly. This ensures that those families most in need of assistance continue to receive our support.

 

Application process

You will need to submit your entrance application form and pay the registration fee before the bursary application can commence.  We strongly recommend informing the school of your intention to apply for a bursary when submitting your application for admission.

To commence a bursary application please contact the business services department (businessservices@claremont.surrey.sch.uk) for an informal discussion in the first instance.

Bursary applications are managed via an online form and must be supported by a number of documents to provide evidence of your income and assets; for example, P60’s, bank statements, mortgage statements, council tax bills, etc. An application link will be sent to you following your contact with the business services department.

Each case is considered individually, on its own merits. On receipt of the form and all documentation, a full assessment of your family circumstances will be undertaken by the school. The assessment process will usually include a home visit from an external assessor appointed by the school.

 

Important application dates

Year 7 and Year 12 entry

All applications for financial support for pupils entering Year 7 or Year 12 in September 2027 must be completed via the on-line form by Tuesday 3 November 2026. This includes the provision of all supporting documentation.

Other year groups

Bursary funding is limited and priority is therefore given to pupils entering Years 7 and 12. The school is willing to consider support at other points of entry; however, this is usually only in exceptional circumstances. Our business services department will provide you with guidance.

Outcome of application

For Year 7 applicants, the school will confirm the outcome of your bursary application at the same time as the offer of a place is confirmed to candidates (January 2027 for September 2027).

For applications from all other year groups, the outcome will be notified within approximately one month of the home visit.

Please contact the business services department for further guidance and with any questions: businessservices@claremont.surrey.sch.uk